BRANCHOUT YOUTH GROUP – –If you have a middle school to high school student this group is for you. Please contact Megan Gray for details. The group is meeting on May 29th 5-7 pm. Mark your calendar for June 28 th for the family BBQ…to honor our graduating confirmands, our new 6 th graders to the group, and to celebrate summer!

VBS AUGUST 3rd-7th – Calling All Canopy Guides. Step into the rainforest with us and help kids discover the true nature of God as their creator, safe place, and forever friend. Whether you love leading games, sharing snacks, guiding a small group, or working behind the scenes – there’s a spot in our crew with YOUR name on it! Volunteer today!

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY – Pastor Brubaker will continue his study on the Augsburg Confessions through the end of May, class starts at 8:30 am. June and July Pastor will be doing the minor prophets: Jonah and Obadiah.

SUNDAY SCHOOL & NURSERY – Sunday School starts at 11:30 am. If you are interested in helping out, please speak with Megan Gray for more details.

THURSDAY “DISCOVERY” BIBLE CLASS – “Discovery” Please come join the group for the last class 5/21 before summer break as Pastor Kasting finishes out the walk through the Book of Matthew. Class starts at 10 am.

CONFIRMATION CLASS – Class will meet in normal room at 11:30. Second year confirmands will graduate on May 24th during service.

DONATE – If you’d care to donate with your phone, click here! Thank you.

MISSION AUCTION – Doors open at 4:15pm and the auction kicks off at 4:30! THANK YOU for your generous support of the 2026 Mission Auction! We are so pleased with our receipt of Silent and Live Auction Items and are ready for our Benefit Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, 2026. A few reminders and requests:

MISSION TRIP – The mission trip to Gitanyow BC is set for July 11 th – 19 th . If you are interested in going with the team please reach out to Ryan Caniparoli

CTV LUTHERAN SCHOOL – The preschoolers and kindergarten students enjoyed a field trip to Frog Pond Farm this week,  while Mrs. Bell’s class continued to create and build on their habitat unit. Looking ahead to next week, the first/second graders have a surprise in-school field trip, while the preschoolers will enjoy Donuts with Dads in honor of Father’s Day. While we’ve interviewed a few folks, we are still seeking the right teacher for our 2nd/3rd grade classroom next year. Please have interested teachers contact me directly at sbloemer.ctv@gmail.com  Open Enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year…If you know anyone who is looking for a faith based preschool and elementary program, please let them know about our program! We have opening for three year olds through third grade.

GOOD GRIEF GIRLS – The month of May brings blooming flowers and a special day to celebrate the women who shaped our lives. The Good Grief Girls will gather at the church on May 20th at 12 noon to honor our Mothers, Grandmothers, and the influential women who have guided us along the way. Please bring one or two photos and be ready to share a meaningful story about your loved one.   A light lunch, along with coffee and tea, will be provided. Please RSVP to either Sue Potter or Kristina in the church office so we can plan for food!

CTV LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION – We had our last meeting before summer break on May 12. New officers for 2026-2027 were elected. Liz Markel, President, Mary Davis and Nita Hoops, co-vice presidents, Lucy Leach, secretary, Barb Mason, Treasurer, and Lois Finney, Sunshine Lady. If you are interested in the trip to Noah's Ark Encounter in Kentucky and would like information about flights/stays there, see Nita. The plan is to go the last 2 weeks in September for those taking AMTRAK, but a shorter trip is doable when flying. The next meeting will be on September 8 at 10 AM at the church. Details to follow. Eileen Fligg has volunteered to do the devotion at the meeting.  No LWM meetings in June, July, or August. See you in September–all are welcome!

CHRIST THE VINE QUILTERS: will meet on May 19 and 26 from 10 AM until noonish. No quilting on May 12 (LWM meeting that day instead). All are welcome. No prior experience necessary. Come when you can. The quilters will not meet during June, July, and August.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – The class will be using the Living Way Bible Study: The Parables of Jesus, written by our very own Pastor Kasting. Next class is on May 20th, hosted by Nancy Howard. Class will meet at Nancy’s house. Come for coffee and visiting at 6:30 or just come for class 7-8:30 pm. Any questions please reach out to Nancy

MAY FOOD PANTRY – Item of the month is Hamburger or Tuna Helper. So far we have received 26 out of 100. (June Food Pantry Item of the month will be Canned Veggies: Corn, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Mixed Veggies.) We thank you all for your continues support of this mission. Our need continues to grow so your help and donation helps continue to provide food for hungry families in our community and beyond!